Chapter 34 - § 34.10 • CONSTRUCTION

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

§ 34.10 • CONSTRUCTION

Are the provisions of the will absolutely clear so that there are no ambiguities? Are all property descriptions and designations of persons and classes clear? Is all of the estate disposed of, or is there a possibility of a partial intestacy? Are any of the provisions of the will such that there is a question of violating some rule of public policy such as restraint on marriage, encouraging divorce,¹⁷ or the rule against perpetuities (see §§ 32.12 and 32.34)? Are there any precatory expressions that might be deemed to be directory? Are there any technical terms used that might be construed otherwise than in a technical sense? Are there any apparently qualified or contingent interests that might be construed to be...